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“They cannot stop me. I will get my education, if it is in the home, school, or anyplace.” If ever a quote summed up the determination
“They cannot stop me. I will get my education, if it is in the home, school, or anyplace.” If ever a quote summed up the determination
Wrekin College has celebrated a summer of record-breaking A level and GCSEs results as it steps up efforts to prepare children for the world outside
A gin distillery based in Ellesmere has launched a new gin school and tour experience for gin lovers. The Shropshire Distillery was launched in 2018 by
Shropshire-based organisations have the chance to learn more about mental health awareness in the workplace during virtual training. Sally Bromley from Paycare Wellbeing – a
An extraordinary group of veterans has become the first adaptive team to kayak from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising more than £100,000 for charity.
Projects supporting unemployed people to build a brighter future have benefited from £800,000 of grant funding. And with a further £700,000 still available, small and
Head Chef and manager at the Pheasant at Neenton Mark Harris has won through to be one of six national finalists as Best Chef in
Shropshire-based charity Climbing Out is calling on walkers to take part in its annual fundraising hike. The event is their biggest fundraiser of the year
Beth Heath, owner events company Shropshire Festivals, has scooped the award for Business Chameleon at the National Business Women’s Awards 2020/21 at a ceremony at
Sustainable Bridgnorth’s ‘Make One Change’ mission to tackle plastic pollution has been boosted by support from Castlefields Primary and Oldbury Wells Schools. Year 9’s amazing
The world famous Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a family fun day. On Saturday, August 7 the orthopaedic
A Shropshire town has become the first in the county to benefit from a scheme encouraging more people to shop locally. Bridgnorth has just received
Members of a business club which was launched 15 months ago have met for the first time in person. Bridgnorth-based consultancy Good2Great set up the
Shropshire Festivals will be holding a free family event in Shrewsbury on Sunday, July 25, 2021 aimed at spreading a little extra happiness through the
An Ironbridge pub and B&B has unveiled its recently refurbished accommodation to support tourism to the town this summer and secure jobs at the venue
A new series of free lunchtime concerts has been added to a list of established evening and weekend events to bring new musical life to
A collaboration between a conservation project and Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is unlocking the secrets of the River Severn past and present. In a
Bridgnorth Tae Kwon-Do students have been tested at a colour belt grading for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Instructor Gary Plant said,
Severn Edge Vets has been recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) with a Client Service Award. Nine of the practice’s branches received
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School (WGHS) is looking forward to completion of a new building project of four new state of the art science laboratories and
St John’s is a Roman Catholic Primary School in Bridgnorth, for pupils aged 4 to 11. “We have a dedicated staff who aim to provide
A trio of talented 14-year-old students at Tettenhall College have met lockdown’s sporting challenges head-on to become international champions. For most, sports activities have been
One of the results of the pandemic has been an increased sense of isolation and loneliness for many people, young and old. The elderly, in
…let’s raise a toast Neil Thomas tours of some of the best restaurants, pubs and bars in the area to celebrate the welcome return of customers
Neil Thomas meets a colourful clergyman and a heritage site manager, working together to connect the Christianity of past and present. It is one of
It is one of Shropshire’s most popular and successful community events, much missed last year when it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now,
A Shropshire charity has been awarded two grants by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to help support members of the armed forces, veterans and
A turf cutting ceremony has marked the start of building work on the UK’s first dedicated orthopaedic centre for Armed Forces veterans. The pioneering facility
Parents had the chance to learn about a hidden form of domestic abuse as part of a week-long event. Severndale Academy, in Shrewsbury, held a
Sustainable Bridgnorth is on a mission to tackle plastic pollution through its Make One Change campaign. Throughout July, everyone in Bridgnorth and the surrounding district
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